Joel Karnick
Timothy Jon Bleck peacefully passed away at home, surrounded by his loving family and his dogs, after a courageous year and a half battle with cancer on the sunny morning of September 16th. He was born on November 1, 1973, in Medford, WI to Gene and Marlene Bleck.
While attending Prentice High School Tim worked at the Rib Lake Nursing Home as CNA. He worked at Marathon Cheese before he ventured out west working as a roughneck on the oil drilling rigs in Montana and Wyoming. While in Montana he was blessed with his son, Joseph, and daughter, Hailey. He later returned to the Northwoods where he could enjoy fishing, hunting, and riding his UTV with family and friends. Timmy shared his life with his beloved animals, especially his goat, Buddy, and his dogs, who brought him endless joy and companionship.
His favorite time of year was when the suckers started running at Spirit Falls. When he wasn’t outside, he liked to visit the casino or work on various wood projects. A true craftsman at heart, he had an incredible ability to create beautiful things with his hands. He was not only a dedicated father, son, and brother but also a friend who would do anything to help those around him.
He is survived by his son, Joey; daughter, Hailey Hess; three grandchildren; mother, Marlene; and brother, Cory. He is preceded in death by his father, Gene; brother, Lonnie; paternal grandparents, Delton and Vaughan Bleck; and maternal grandparents, Melvin and Violet Nikkila.
There will be a Graveside Service at Levitt Creek Cemetery in Ogema, WI at 2 p.m. on Saturday, September 28th, 2024. Following the service there will be a luncheon at the VFW Hall, N8835 Highway 13, Westboro, WI 54490. Heindl-Nimsgern Funeral Home is assisting the family.
